Category Archives: Poetry

Take the space

It’s been a while… 🙂I was recently talking with a friend and was reminded how much I enjoy writing poetry and how it can speak to me (and hopefully to others)… I hope you enjoy! Take the space Take the … Continue reading

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Waiting for thought – Response poem

Today I recalled the fun I’ve had in the past creating response poems to poems others have written. I looked back a some and decided to head to whimsy~mimsy‘s blog for inspiration… I was not disappointed. This doesn’t feel quite as … Continue reading

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Missed Connections – Poem

I’ve had opportunity, the past couple of weeks, to spend many hours in a coffee shop. As I often do, I’ve observed the comings and goings of people, things they do etc. Today it struck me how benches at tables … Continue reading

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Handle Beauty – Haiku

Haiku based on a photo I took: Handle Beauty Photo (Full size photo link to my photo blog) Sometimes we see the Handle that needs to be turned Sometimes the beauty Stephen Kellogg – 2018

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If there is thunder – Poem

If there is thunder If there is thunder rolling Bring on the lightening Let the winds whip up Stinging rain If there is thunder booming Bring the flashing light of your eyes Let your voice rise up Bring on my … Continue reading

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The Park Train – Poem

A few weeks ago I had the privilege of meeting my mom at the park. We sat and talked and walked around a bit. I took this photo of the train there… When my kids were much younger, they would … Continue reading

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I’ll wait – Poem

On occasion, I’ll put in headphones, listen to some music and write a poem specific to that song. It’s expected to be read to the music so I also have to work out the timing. I wrote this poem to … Continue reading

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The wolves are losing their bite – Poem

The wolves are losing their bite It’s their next try, the cry, sending howls ripping through the woods of your heart You freeze, cracks booming across the frozen lakes of your eyes Years of buffer built against the pain, the … Continue reading

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Flow – Poem

Flow It’s there under the surface Roiling, boiling Sometimes showing only as a light fog Over the depths of water Words, thoughts Feelings loading up their back legs Preparing to pounce If only You’d pick up a pen Grab some … Continue reading

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The moon’s promise – Poem

The moon’s promise Big beautiful full moon Drifting musical undertones of blues Color slowly dripping as you rise Candle wax, light sifting through You, a bit too soon I have no warm beach beneath my feet No ocean to boost … Continue reading

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